---
title: "init(coder:)"
framework: metalkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "metalkit/mtkview/init(coder:)"
---

# init(coder:)

Initializes a view from data in a given unarchiver.

## Declaration

```swift
init(coder: NSCoder)
```

## Parameters

- `coder`: An unarchiver object.

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized view object.

## See Also

### Creating a View

- [init(frame:device:)](metalkit/mtkview/init(frame:device:).md)